Mt. Kongde Ri Peak Climbing

Trip Highlights

Duration: 18 Days

Type of Trek: Camping

Max Altitude: 011m.

Minimum Pax: 1 +

Mode of travel: Flight

Grade: Strenuous

Kongde Ri peak, located about 4 kilometers west of
Namche Bazaar, is considered as a holy mountain by the local people. It lies at
an altitude of 6187 m. It was first submitted in 1975 A.D. and is open for
climbing. It is not an easy climb and is steep. There are different routes as to climb the
peak but none of them are easy for normal trekkers. This peak will be suitable
for experienced climbers looking for challenges.

Outline Itinerary

Detailed Itinerary

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Day 01: Arrival to
Kathmandu airport, transfer to hotel. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Free day in
Kathmandu for preparation of the trip.

Day 03: Fly from
Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.) takes about 35 minutes.

Day 04: Trek from
Lukla to Phakding takes approximately five hours.

Day 05: Trek from
Phakding to Lumding Kharka. Stay overnight in camp.

Day 06: Trek from
Lumding Kharka to Pokhari Camp. Stay overnight in camp.

Day 15: Trek from
Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2886 m.) takes about six hours.

Day 16: Fly from
Lukla to Kathmandu takes 35 minutes.

Day 17: Rest day in
Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

Day 18: Transfer to
airport for final departure.

Day 01:Arrival to
Kathmandu airport, transfer to hotel. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02:Free day in
Kathmandu for preparation of the trip.

Checking the climbing equipment's, and
discussing the climb with the climbing/trekking guides. Stay overnight at hotel
in Kathmandu.

Day 03:Fly from
Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.) takes about 35 minutes.

Trek from Lukla to Phakding
(2640 m.) takes approximately three hours. You begin your trek from Lukla following a gentle climb up
the mountainside on the left bank of the Dudh Koshi River. Nupla (5885m) which
can be seen in the distance on the opposite bank is a peak atop the Kongde
Ridge. You descend a mountainside path that merges into your route to Everest,
with views to a valley to your right; and at its far end, Kusum Kang (6367m.)
Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 04:Trek from
Lukla to Phakding takes approximately five hours.

Namche Bazaar (3440m) is
surrounded on three sides by mountain ranges and opens out only where it faces
the Bhote Koshi. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 05: Trek from
Phakding to Lumding Kharka. Stay overnight in camp.

Day 06: Trek from
Lumding Kharka to Pokhari Camp. Stay overnight in camp.

Day 15:Trek from
Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2886 m.) takes about six hours.

The last day of your
trek leads from Namche Bazaar via Monjo to Lukla. The trek is pleasant, except
for a few short uphill climbs and then down to the Bhote-Koshi River crossing
it three times. The last uphill climb of 45 minutes will bring you to Lukla for
your overnight stay. Stay overnight in lodge

Day 16:Fly from
Lukla to Kathmandu takes 35 minutes.

You take an early morning flight back to
Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.